How far is Loris, SC from Summerville, SC?
The driving distance from Loris, SC to Summerville, SC is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loris and Summerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris and Summerville.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Park View Road
1608 ft · 44 sec · Park View Road
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
1740 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
710 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
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Continue on North Fraser Street
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Fraser Street
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Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
152 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Reservoir Street
1097 ft · 32 sec · Reservoir Street
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Turn right onto Highmarket Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street
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Take the exit slight left
115 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
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Turn right
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Live Oak Drive
12 mi · 18 min · North Live Oak Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
6 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loris and Summerville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fraser Street
Continue on North Fraser Street
20.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Loris and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loris to Summerville?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Loris and 60.9 miles from Summerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Mostly Sunny near Summerville.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
Kingstree
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Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loris and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 103.05 mi (165.85 km).
#1 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerville (-80.17565, 33.0185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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